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de Oliveira, Luciana C. – Multicultural Education, 2011
Given the increase in the number of culturally and linguistically diverse students in American schools, it is vital for teacher education programs to address the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in their courses. Mainstream, general education teachers who did not previously experience this student population in their classes are now…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Empathy
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Richards, K. Andrew R.; Wilson, Wesley J.; Eubank, Lori – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2012
Service-learning has become a popular method for connecting the theory taught in undergraduate methods courses with real-world practice in the field while also promoting volunteerism. It exposes undergraduates to relevant learning experiences and provides them with an opportunity to apply their skills in the service of others who are in need. One…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Outcomes of Education, Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities
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Norton, Anderson; Rutledge, Zachary; Hall, Kareston; Norton, Rebecca – Mathematics Teacher, 2009
Mathematical letter writing can be a mutually beneficial partnership between high schools and universities. Secondary school preservice teachers in methods courses require authentic experiences in focusing on students' mathematical thinking. High school students benefit from increased opportunities to engage in individualized tasks with personal…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Letters (Correspondence)
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de Oliveira, Luciana C.; Shoffner, Melanie – English Education, 2009
This article explores one element of collaborative practice: the integration of English language learner-focused instruction and discussion in a secondary English methods course. Drawing on the authors' expertise, they examine revisions made to a secondary English methods course to better address the academic and individual needs of diverse…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Teacher Education, Methods Courses, English Teachers
DuVall, Charles R.; Hawfield, Michael C. – 1981
This publication describes a joint program in which K-12 social studies methods students enrolled at Indiana University utilize the facilities of the Northern Indiana Historical Society Museum (NIHSM). The museum has developed two kits--the Indian Kit and the Pioneer Kit--which contain items most representatve of the pioneer and Indian eras of…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Local History
McDaniel, Ernest; McInerney, William – 1988
The long-range goal of the Twin Lakes/Purdue project is to establish a collaborative site where college students can observe and practice teaching behaviors that enhance thinking skills and facilitate cognitive growth. A more immediate objective is to help teachers at the site develop teaching strategies which enhance thinking in the content area…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimental Programs, Experimental Teaching